PIP Decision Battlecards
Apply pressure responses to one real poor-performance situation.
Recall What is the first move in a fair performance reset? Name the observable work gap before interpreting motive. This gives the employee something concrete to change. Pressure line Can we just put them on a PIP and move faster? A leader wants urgency before the improvement path is clear. Your response We can move quickly, but the plan still needs a clear standard, evidence, support, review dates, and stated consequences. Using formal process as a shortcut when there is no real improvement path. It preserves urgency while preventing a predetermined process. Compare Which line creates action? Clear care is…
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